Ito Hyousei - Teebehälter/-kasten - Holz, Lack

Kikukiriehiranatsume 菊桐絵平棗（きくきりえひらなつめ）｜Ito Hyousei 伊藤表正（いとうひょうせい）

A hira-natsume tea caddy decorated with chrysanthemum and paulownia motifs.
The chrysanthemum and paulownia have long been revered as noble crests in Japan.
Kiku-kiri motifs are depicted in red maki-e on a black lacquer ground.
The wide top surface of the hira-natsume is utilized to create a composition that is both brilliant and calm.

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Artist Profile

Ito Hyousei was born in Kyoto Prefecture in 1935.
In 1975, he was granted the name “Hyousei.”
He mainly produces tea utensils such as natsume, chaire, and robuchi.

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Accessories

Comes with original wooden box.

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Dimensions & Weight

Height: 9 cm
Width: 11 cm
Depth: 11 cm
Weight: 69 g

Box size: 11 × 11 × 9 cm
Total weight before packing: 178 g

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Technique & Condition

Material: Wood, lacquer.
Technique: Lacquer art.
Condition: Excellent.

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